Career Exploration and Planning
Learn about potential career paths, salaries, and the types of jobs you can pursue with your Brightpoint major.
General Resources
Career Coach
Use Career Coach to discover majors, in-demand careers and education based on your interests. Take a career assessment and explore career suggestions based on your interests. Plus, find local data on wages and employment opportunities.
The Occupational Outlook Handbook
The government's premier source of career guidance featuring hundreds of occupations.
O*NET OnLine
Offers detailed descriptions of the world of work for use by job seekers, workforce development and HR professionals, students, researchers and more.
Virginia Education Wizard
Offers career assessments, college and career advice, and tools to help you understand more about yourself and find out how to achieve your goals.
What Can I Do With This Major?
This is a great tool to connect majors to careers. Explore hundreds of academic majors to see outlines of common career areas, typical employers, and strategies designed to maximize career opportunities.
Next Up
Learn about the career paths of other Brightpoint students and alumni.
Specialized Resources
Information for individuals with specific questions regarding diversity employment, being out in the workplace, transitioning to the civilian job market after a military career, or career opportunities for individuals with disabilities can be found in our Career Services LibGuide Jobs Tab.
Resumes and Cover Letters
Creating resumes and cover letters can seem stressful but they don’t have to be. Brightpoint is here to assist you every step of the way with resources to put your best professional foot forward.
For customized Brightpoint resume and cover letter examples and tips for creating strong documents that will impress hiring managers, check out the Career Services LibGuide Career Resources Tab.
Career Connector Series
Hear from local employers about job opportunities in high-demand career fields.
Upcoming Events
Past Events
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Events and Workshops
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
- Drop-In Career Support; tips for career fairs, help with resumes & cover letters, guidance with interviews, and more! 11:00am - 1:30pm Chester Campus
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
- Drop-In Career Support; tips for career fairs, help with resumes & cover letters, guidance with interviews, and more! 2:00pm - 4:00pm Midlothian Campus
Monday, March 27, 2023
- Career Fair: Business, Computer Science, Engineering, IT, Math, Science 12:00pm - 2:00pm Midlothian Campus
Thursday, March 30, 2023
- Career Fair: Welding, Electricity, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Machining, HVAC, & Pharmaceutical Manufacturing 4:00pm - 6:00pm Chester Campus
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
- Criminal Justice and Military Career Fair 10:00am - 12:00pm Midlothian Campus
Monday, April 24, 2023
- Career Guidance Drop-In Day 11:00am - 2:00pm Chester Campus
Thursday, April 27, 2023
- Career Guidance Drop-In Day 11:00am - 2:00pm Midlothian Campus